Liam Buckler
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By Liam Buckler ·
TSB mortgage rates cut by up to 0.10% as brokers hail "good news" for borrowers
TSB mortgage rates are being cut by up to 0.10% from Thursday 22 October, as experts tell Newspage lenders are chasing buyers before the Budget.
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UK inflation hits 3.5% as small firms face “pressure from both sides”
UK inflation hit 3.5% in September as fuel prices surged, with a small business owner telling Newspage he faces pressure from both sides
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Your First Home: Buyers delay purchases until after Budget, experts reveal
First-time buyers are delaying purchases until Your First Home scheme rules are published at the Budget, mortgage experts tell Newspage
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Best SIPPs: switching provider could save £2,570 a year
Best SIPPs: a £1m pension in funds costs £2,750 a year with Hargreaves Lansdown and £180 with Interactive Investor, Newspage analysis found.
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Individual Voluntary Arrangements hit highest level since November 2022
Individual Voluntary Arrangements hit 7,385 in September, their highest since November 2022, as experts tell Newspage households have little breathing room.
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Experts warn against making pension mistake ahead of Budget
Should I take my pension before the Budget? Advisers tell Newspage that withdrawing money early on rumours could cost more in tax than it saves.
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Borrowers urged to lock in mortgage deals as products vanish within 13 days
How long do mortgage deals last? Just 13 days on average in September, Moneyfacts data shows, as brokers tell Newspage to secure a rate early.
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Should I sell my RSUs? Advice for Brits employed by US tech giants in London
Should I sell my RSUs? UK staff at 10 US tech firms got £2.92bn in share awards, Newspage research found. Advisers explain the risks.
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Mortgage with a CCJ: how soon can you get one?
Mortgage with a CCJ: six of the 10 largest UK lenders will consider a paid CCJ one year after it was registered, Newspage research found.
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Will mortgage rates fall by Christmas? Brokers say they could be a "little lower"
Will mortgage rates fall by Christmas? Brokers tell Newspage fixed rates could be a little lower, but warn against waiting for a big drop.
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GDP grows by just 0.1% as experts warn Bank of England rate cuts are unlikely
Bank of England rate cut hopes fade as UK GDP grew just 0.1% in August, with some experts telling Newspage a rate rise could come first.
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Mortgages for doctors with private practice income: why lenders may count your earnings differently
Mortgages for doctors with private practice income: lenders may assess NHS salary and private earnings differently, brokers tell Newspage.
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Financial advice for women in divorce: why keeping the house could cost £8,500 a year
Financial advice for women in divorce: keeping the family home over a pension could leave you £8,500 worse off. Here are the key decisions to consider.
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Equity release or a mortgage? Why older borrowers are choosing ordinary home loans
Equity release or a mortgage? Over-55s took 3.5 ordinary mortgages for every lifetime mortgage in Q2 2026, Newspage research found.
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Can I use RSUs for a mortgage? Five major lenders won’t count restricted stock units in mortgage checks
Can I use RSUs for a mortgage? Newspage analysis finds Nationwide, Barclays and other major lenders don’t count RSUs in standard affordability checks.
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Mortgage declined? Why lenders are saying no even after loosening their rules
Mortgage declined? Lenders approved a smaller share of mortgage applications for a second quarter despite looser rules, Bank of England figures show.
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Your First Home income cap could shut out public sector couples, experts warn
A reported Your First Home income cap of £90,000, or £110,000 in London, could shut out public sector couples, experts tell Newspage.
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Bridging loan exits: the one question your lender must ask, and what happens when it isn't
The one question your lender must ask on bridging loan exits and what happens when it isn't. The major “red flag” that could become an expensive nightmare.
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90% want of mental health first aiders want training made law - but who picks up the bill?
90% of mental health first aiders want training made law, but who pays? Small businesses face tough questions over the cost of protecting staff wellbeing.
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Your First Home scheme: will first-time buyers still need help from parents?
A third of first-time buyers get help from parents for their deposit, Heron Financial data shows. Will Your First Home’s 2.5% deposit change that?